Power cut affecting Swanage and nearby areas

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 227 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 00:30 23/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 07:00 23/10/2026.<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE6121'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

BH19 1AP, BH19 1BG, BH19 1EJ, BH19 1EP, BH19 1EW, BH19 1FA, BH19 1FE, BH19 1FG, BH19 1LG, BH19 1LN, BH19 1NQ, BH19 1NT, BH19 1PG, BH19 1PH, BH19 1PL, BH19 1PP, BH19 1PQ, BH19 1QA, BH19 1QD, BH19 1QE, BH19 1QF, BH19 1QG, BH19 1QJ, BH19 1QL, BH19 1QN, BH19 1QP, BH19 1QQ, BH19 1QR, BH19 1QS, BH19 1QT, BH19 1QU, BH19 1QW, BH19 1RG, BH19 1RH, BH19 1RJ, BH19 1RL, BH19 1RN, BH19 3AA, BH19 3AB, BH19 3AD, BH19 3AE, BH19 3AF, BH19 3AG, BH19 3AH, BH19 3AJ, BH19 3AL, BH19 3AN, BH19 3AP, BH19 3AQ, BH19 3AR, BH19 3AS, BH19 3AT, BH19 3AU, BH19 3AW, BH19 3AX, BH19 3AY, BH19 3AZ, BH19 3BS, BH19 3BT, BH19 3BU, BH19 3BX, BH19 3BY, BH19 3BZ, BH19 3DA, BH19 3DG, BH19 3DH, BH19 3DJ, BH19 3DQ, BH20 5JB, DT2 7SY, BH19 1, BH19 3, BH20 5, DT2 7

Latest updates

• 23 Oct, 00:19

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 536 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 00:30 23/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by .<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE6121'

• 23 Oct, 00:22

  Power cut reported

• 23 Oct, 00:24

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 639 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 00:30 23/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by .<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE6121'

• 23 Oct, 00:34

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 639 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 00:30 23/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 07:00 23/10/2026.<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE6121'

• 23 Oct, 00:42

  Power cut reported

• 23 Oct, 00:54

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 227 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 00:30 23/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 07:00 23/10/2026.<br/><br/>We've had reports of an overhead power line coming down. While the network is designed to automatically turn off if this happens, it's vital for you, your family, and pets to stay well back from any damaged equipment. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These types of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UE6121'

• 23 Oct, 01:32

  Power cut reported

• 23 Oct, 02:12

  Power restored